Heavy to very heavy rainfall likely across Uttarakhand today and tomorrow

September 26, 2026 9:44 AM

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Heavy to very heavy rainfall likely across Uttarakhand today and tomorrow

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at several places in Uttarakhand today and tomorrow. The Meteorological Department has issued red and orange alerts for several districts. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has appealed to people and tourists to avoid unnecessary travel during this period. The...

India, GCC review progress under Joint Action Plan 2024-28

September 26, 2026 9:38 AM

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India, GCC review progress under Joint Action Plan 2024-28

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar co-chaired the India-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Troika Ministerial Meeting in New York on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said the meeting reviewed the progress of the India-...

Nation pays homage to Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar on his 207th birth anniversary

September 26, 2026 9:26 AM

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Nation pays homage to Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar on his 207th birth anniversary

The nation today is paying homage to Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, a towering figure of India’s social reform movement, on his 207th birth anniversary. Born on 26 September 1820 at Birsingha in Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, Vidyasagar dedicated his life to education and social reform. He w...

Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days if US lifts naval blockade

September 26, 2026 9:09 AM

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Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days if US lifts naval blockade

Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks on its nuclear programme in seven days if the United States lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports, waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales and observes a ceasefire that would include Lebanon. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi d...

Chhattisgarh declares holiday for all schools amid continuous rain

September 26, 2026 11:40 AM

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Chhattisgarh declares holiday for all schools amid continuous rain

Chhattisgarh government has declared a holiday for all schools in the state today amid continuous rain over the past two days. Heavy rainfall has caused water levels in several rivers, including the Indravati, Mahanadi and Shivnath, to rise, while low-lying areas in several cities and towns are faci...

India raises concerns over attacks on commercial shipping, seafarers

September 26, 2026 8:12 AM

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India raises concerns over attacks on commercial shipping, seafarers

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has raised concerns over repeated attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers in the Gulf, Red Sea and Black Sea, saying that the attacks were no longer exceptional occurrences. Dr Jaishankar was addressing the inaugural meeting of the 'Group of Friends on Saf...

Sawan Barwal wins silver in men’s marathon at Asian Games 2026

September 26, 2026 11:49 AM

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Sawan Barwal wins silver in men’s marathon at Asian Games 2026

Indian marathon runner Sawan Barwal created history at the Asian Games 2026 by winning a silver medal in the men’s marathon event, ending India’s 44-year wait for a podium finish in the discipline. Barwal clocked 2:11:37 to register a personal best and set a new national record in the men’s marathon...